A bipartisan bill, known as the JAWBONE Act, was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) on June 11, 2026. The legislation would enable individuals to sue for damages if a government official unlawfully coerces a social media, AI, or broadcasting company to remove their content, regardless of whether the platform complies. The bill also aims to establish new transparency requirements for government communications with these companies.
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Allow Lawsuits Against Government Officials for Coercing Social Media Companies
The JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden, seeks to allow individuals to sue government officials for coercing social media companies to remove posts. The bill also includes provisions for increased transparency in government communications with these platforms.
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